Palau Weather Forecast
Palau weather: 83°F, heavy drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Risk assessment for Palau
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 36 mph and 3 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 0,9 in, 5,3 in across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Palau
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 75° | 98% · 0,6 in | 12 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 82° / 74° | 99% · 0,9 in | 13 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 83° / 77° | 70% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 85° / 75° | 69% · 0,5 in | 14 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 81° / 75° | 92% · 0,8 in | 16 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 77° | 75% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 77° | 85% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 78° / 75° | 79% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 76° | 57% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 77° | 53% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 76° | 45% | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 76° | 71% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 76° | 80% | 3 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 75° | 80% | 2 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 86° / 74° | 48% | 5 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Light showers | 83° / 77° | 48% · 0,9 in | 12 mph | 8 |
What this means for Palau
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 84°F is in line with the 84°F typical for this month.
A 98% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 0,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 34°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Palau?
Palau is a country in Oceania. Its coordinates are 7.5, 134.6242. It lies in Oceania.
What is the weather like in Palau right now?
It is currently 83°F (29°C) with heavy drizzle. Humidity is 76% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Palau?
January, June and July offer the most comfortable conditions in Palau, which has a tropical climate. April, May and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Palau in?
Palau observes Pacific/Palau (UTC+09:00). The local time is 1:04 PM.
How many people live in Palau?
Palau has a population of approximately 18.000.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 1, 2026 at 1:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
